Munchmobile Application Essay

The Munchmobile is a feature each week in the Today Section of the Star-Ledger. They take some lucky NJ residents around with them in a hot dog shaped van to try food. This is my opus explaining why Steve and I would be the best Munchers:
Let us introduce ourselves. Stephen and Christine: Guardians of the ebb and flow, Ensurers of safety and fun, Apportioners of chlorine. We are lifeguards with a combined nine years of experience at our pool, Franklin Greens. As veterans of this establishment, our ten hour workday is down to a science. At the crux of the workday is food, with the apex being lunchtime.
Let us take you on a journey called Lunch. It begins with the always punctual stomach grumblings at noon. These are tolerated until one of us breaks the silence.
"Wanna talk about lunch?"
"YES."
This kicks off the Discussion Phase. On occasion, one of us will have a craving that cuts the decision making process short. For instance, if Steve is really hankering for a BLT, this is respected and the journey ends there. Most often, however, we whisk off into the Menu Phase. Normally we sit under an umbrella at a round white table. During this phase, the table becomes a mosaic of menus collected over the course of the summer from local establishments. The final decision is meticulously arrived at, never rushed.
On particularly indecisive days, we move into the List Phase. We compile a single-spaced list of top favorites and take turns crossing one off until the winner is revealed. Delis, corner cafes, Chinese take-outs, and pizza shops are among some of the most frequently visited places. We know where to find the best chicken parmigiana sub and the perfect tuna melt. Of the dozen surrounding pizza joints, we know which has the best crust. Registered into our lunchtime memory banks is where to get the freshest bagels, the biggest selection of sides, the crispiest croutons, and most satisfying sandwiches. We even venture into non-traditional lunches like pancakes and zuppa di mussels. Whether we call for delivery or drive to pick up, we are always greeted with, "Hey, it's the lifeguards!"
So, for two people who not only appreciate food but rely on it to get through the day, the Munchmobile is our mecca. We read every Munchmobile feature together under our umbrella by the pool and say, "if only that could be us." Fulfill our food-infested dreams and pick us. Just name the time and place and we'll get someone to cover a shift at the pool faster than you can say lunchtime.